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"But you used Viagra and this was a particularly vulnerable victim," he told Smith of Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam, near Ilkeston.

The woman was described as being "easily led". Because Smith had denied the offences, she had to give evidence against him.

Derek Smith has been jailed for six years (Image: Derbyshire Police)

The judge presided over the trial at which Smith was convicted of rape and sexual assault. Some of the offences took place more than a decade ago.

The judge said that he noted the guidelines for sentencing people who commit similar offences and reduced the prison term because of Smith's age and mental state, adding: "I am treating you rather like a child."

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Steven Gosnell, defending, said that the trial showed that the woman "suffered from the early onset of dementia" and that Smith had similar problems. He accepted there had been sexual contact between them.

"He should have known there was no consent which would have been apparent," said Mr Gosnell.

During the trial, Smith was moved to hospital and then released to a mental health facility in Derby for chronic stress.